Cynthia Amos Young's Online Review Report Card

I've been seeing Dr Thaik since 2018. She is so knowledgeable and so competent, I could not recommend her more.

I had the worst experiences with this Dr. If you're looking for a holistic, functional Dr. she is not it. Nothing holistic about her. She gave me negligent advice without even knowing and understanding my symptoms or medical history. Said my body was cooking like daisies in the hot sun. Totally irresponsible and mentioned money too many times, that tells me she is not interested in true care. The office was in a very dangerous part of town and inside the were totally unorganized.

I seldom write reviews, but I feel this one is important. Some of the negative reviews I read before my initial visit with Dr. Thaik were over the top, but I'm smart enough to know--based on experience--that you cannot always trust reviews, good "or" bad; so, I ignored them. I'm glad I did! Dr. Thaik is warm, friendly, professional and engaging. She's a straight shooter which is how I want a doctor to be. Apparently, some people think a Harvard educated medical professional should tell their patients what "they" want to hear because their egos are easily bruised and they can't handle being told they need to make lifestyle changes to get healthy. But that does not serve the patient well health-wise. Dr. Thaik is a no-nonsense doctor who gets to the bottom of your symptoms to better treat your condition. It's easy to merely prescribe medications which do not necessarily treat the root of an illness but instead masks it without trying to work on eliminating it, lessening its effects or preventing further complications. Her office is non-assuming--not Beverly Hills luxe to show off her Harvard degree, which some people think represents a physician's stature or puts them in the top-tier elite of their profession. I went to Dr. Thaik because I was tired of pat answers with no remedy, which is what I find nowadays from the AMA, unfortunately--like right out of Stepford, all marching to the same robotic protocol, with no originality, no creativity and little interest to think outside the box, controlled by big Pharma or insurance companies telling doctors "how" to practice, which basically makes a medical degree from the top medical universities useless. If you want a different--better--approach to medicine and want to feel better naturally or at least want a doctor who will take the time and effort to pinpoint what is behind your condition, diagnose, and determine the best and healthiest way to treat it, then make an appointment with Dr. Thaik and keep an open mind. Functional Medicine is where the East meets the West--the best of "both" worlds.

My son was recently diagnosed with EDS and POTS. Dr. Thaik was recommended as someone who is good a treating POTS. I also liked that she is a naturopath. Sadly, my son's experience was very disappointing. Dr. Thaik did not listen to my son well and basically told him to drink more water and lose weight. Since his POTS is likely caused by his EDS, this was very unhelpful. He will not be seeing Dr. Thaik again.

Dr. Thiak is a true medical detective! And we all need and deserve a 'Sherlock Holmes' for our health. Dr Thiak doesn't just listen--she investigates. Her ability to connect seemingly unrelated symptoms and order the right battery of tests is unparalleled. She found the root cause of issues when multiple other doctors failed. The tests she ordered were specific and pointed, not just generic screens. Armed with a complete picture of a patient's health, Dr Thiak develops a proactive plan for prevention to avoid future health problems rather than simply reacting to them after they develop. If you have a complex or mysterious health problem, Dr Thiak is the "Sherlock', the investigative doctor you need to see!!! Five stars aren't enough!!!

You'll know quickly if Dr. Thaik is the right fit for you. I overheard an entire appointment before mine, and I was really impressed by the exchange and empathy she gave to the patient. She asked lots of questions and was very engaged. (Less impressed that I could hear someone else's appointment, I'll admit.) Then came my appointment. This was my second visit. I had gotten results from several tests she had ordered. She started going over some results, but also discussed results from some older tests--I was bit confused, but she is very confident and spoke without letting me interrupt. (At this point, she also started IMing with someone on the computer while continuing our appointment.) From the tests she was reviewing, and based on one question about the timing of my symptoms, she definitively stated what was causing my issues: insulin. I mentioned that was odd as my extensive blood work showed no insulin issues at all. "You have bloodwork?" was her response. This was rather surprising as she had ordered it. Then she looked at the bloodwork, and decided on a different explanation for my issues. Then she read further, and suggested something else. I interrupted at this point to mention that our last visit had been quite hectic and rushed because she was in a temporary space, and she said, "I'm always rushed." It was at this point I knew I wouldn't be returning. She mentioned she was late for her next appointment more than once. We met for about 10 minutes, so I don't think I was the hold up. She also left the room to deal with something in the middle of the appointment. Her eventual suggestion was to meet with a coach to help with HRV. That woman keeps following up in a way that makes me uncomfortable--feels more like strong-arm sales than treatment. I'm definitely disappointed. My cardiologist recommended Dr. Thaik because he hadn't found any dire issues but he thought she might be able to give me some new insight. She did not. I'm grateful for the tests and vitamin advice (she did follow up with that as promised), but I thought I was coming to someone who would have better bedside manner and more empathy than my regular cardiologist. That was very much not the case. YMMV. I could see her interacting with other people with whom she clearly had a good rapport. It was just not the right fit for me. Reading her responses to the reviews is helpful--they're a very good indicator of what she's like. (One last thing: her office staff are very nice, but they did almost perform the wrong test on me because they assumed I was someone else when they just asked for my first name, which is VERY common. I will say that did not inspire confidence!)

First, I'd like to say that Dr. Thaik's staff is exceptional. Jenette is super efficient, knowledgeable, and a delight to work with. The nutritionist Annie is also incredible and has a wide range of knowledge. Dr. Thaik herself is intelligent and experienced. Unfortunately, she is also rude and quick to fly off the handle. I needed a pre-op approval from her and requested it at least five days prior to my surgery. When her new office staff scheduled a telehealth appointment, I asked them to please have the doctor review the cardiology results from a recent unexpected hospital visit, as her own test results were from five months earlier. I thought this would be helpful. Knowing that Dr. Thaik can be curt, I made sure I was ready early and in a quiet space. But 80 minutes after our scheduled time, I still hadn't heard from her, so I called the office and explained that I really needed to have the appointment that day, as my surgery was scheduled for the next morning and required her approval. Five and a half hours later, I received a missed call from her office--with no voicemail. That evening, I left a polite message (considering I now had to postpone my surgery because of this). The next morning, Dr. Thaik called me..immediately confrontation me asking, "Why didn't you have the other cardiologist you went to do your pre-op approval?" I explained that I hadn't seen another cardiologist; the hospital had run a number of cardiological tests during my ER visit. She acted like I'd betrayed her by seeing another doctor. She then blamed her new employee for double booking and aggressively told me the appointment shouldn't have been scheduled as telehealth. But how was I supposed to know that, if her staff didn't? I calmly responded, "I've been mentally and physically preparing for this surgery for two weeks--it was supposed to be today." Her response was rude, and she hung up on me. I have never been spoken to like that by a medical professional. I was shocked and very upset. I decided to write this Yelp review to protect other patients from her hostility and unprofessional behavior.

Dr Thaik is the only doctor who has ever put me on the right path for improvement of my health issues. I would probably still be confused as to what was wrong with me if it weren't for her. I am grateful because while I am not fully better (from a me/cfs nervous system type issue) I can do way more things than I could at the beginning of my health crash. I was so miserable and the path Dr Thaik lead me down has me doing decently enough to at least find joy and meaning and productivity in my life (which I was way too sick to find before she helped me figure out what I was going through and put me on the right path for improvement )

I had my first appt with Dr. Thaik and wanted to weigh in since the reviews had me worried before my visit. I was diagnosed with POTS pre-Covid at Johns Hopkins. She was extremely responsive and I got an appointment within a week of contacting them. I came to her to establish care since Hopkins is far away and overloaded with Long Covid patients. I did not find her to be curt or rude at all, I found her willing to listen and also have hard conversations about how realistic relief of POTS will be (and how we have to take ownership of the life we want to live despite our symptoms). I'm a very self-motivated and driven person and work in executive management in clinical trials so I know medicine can work wonders. I also know it is important to weigh the risks vs benefits and from my appt, it became clear that midodrine is currently a greater risk (as my blood pressure is now far too high) compared to the benefit I get for POTS symptoms. My hypertension could actually be the cause of many of the symptoms I attribute to a POTS flare right now and puts me at greater risk for serious diseases (heart disease, early dementia, stroke). As she noted, there is no impact on mortality from POTS but there is with those other conditions. While I don't have an answer to what is causing my extreme fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog I have a couple more weeks of FMLA to get to the bottom of what is causing the symptoms that are preventing me from working at full capacity. I am anxious to get back to work and I plan to complete the tests she recommended because I trust her judgment and advice. I also did not find her condescending. She was very clear in her explanations and I learned a few things (ie. why she does not agree with the IV volume expansion treatment that many of us like for quick relief). If you are seeing Dr. Thaik with a realistic understanding of POTS and a willingness to hear honest input, I think you will find her great. If you expect someone to coddle you and prescribe a bunch of medications under the claim that you'll be fully cured, you will be disappointed (but that is not a realistic expectation to begin with).

Dr. Thaik is the most patient-centered and thorough doctor I have come across. Several times now I have received a call or email from her, after hours, to address my concerns and to make sure I'm my health needs are being met. She has amazing follow-through and I can't recommend Dr. Thaik and her staff highly enough.